Lion's Gorge is beautiful and well worth the 40' drive. The trails are well maintained. This park is geared towards hikers so be prepared to walk. It's semi-rustic with no fee, portapotties but no running water, so bring water. The bluff had fingers going into Lake Michigan and there was a platform over a swampy area where the greens were just incredible. There's also a beach. Perfect day and weather. Leaves just starting to turn.
To get there, take Hwy 43 to exit 92 (Grafton Hwy 60 W & Hwy Q E), then go east on Hwy Q over the railroad tracks to the first stop sign which is Hwy C/Lakeshore Rd. Make a Left. Start looking for a small brown sign labeled Lion's Gorge. It's approximately the 2nd road. Make a right and follow the signs.
A hiker suggested we ought to go to Menomonee Park in Menomonee Falls just north of Townline & Good Hope Rd. They have a fishing pier and a path around the quarry. The firefighters go there to train too.
This weeks upcoming, loosely scheduled, Plein Air Outings:
9/23 (Tue) Hoyt Park 1800 N Swan Blvd Wauwatosa (N) http://www.friendsofhoytpark.
org - 9/26 (Sat) Downtown Bayview, near out of business Omega Burger stand. Aproximately KK & bay st. (E) or could go to Retzer Nature Center, http://friendsofretzer.org/09/ in Waukesha?